PMK
Palm Island Airport
Australia
6,705 km
4,166 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,705 km
4,166 mi / 3,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

PMK PPT
Airport Name Palm Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PMK PPT
ICAO Code YPAM NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -18.760000, 146.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palm Island Airport (PMK) in Palm Island Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,705 kilometers (4,166 miles / 3,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Palm Island Airport, it's 05:30 in Papeete. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Palm Island Airport (PMK) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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